Admission to Teacher Education
Students should apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program after beginning an e-portfolio and successfully completing EDUC2420 Entry Seminar. Application for entry is made through the Director of Teacher Education for admission to the Teacher Education Program or Student Teaching, but final approval is given by the Teacher Education Committee. Factors and abilities such as caring attitude, collaboration, reflection, leadership, academic success, communication skills, organization, dependability, and integrity are considered on four or more references for admission. In addition, applicants must have: (1) a minimum grade point average of 2.50 for all work attempted, (2) a grade of “C” or higher in all education courses and a successful field work evaluation in EDUC1410 Field Experience: Exploration of Teaching, (3) submit verification of completion of the English and Mathematics sections of the College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (C-BASE) with scores of 235 or higher, (4) complete a technology survey and a diversity survey, (5) a current graduation plan signed by their advisor, and (6) submit application and disclose revoked or suspended education related license or criminal convictions.
